
So, the solar panels are now installed, and heating. We're getting the water in the tank heated to around
50 C on these grey days; (there is also an electric immersion coil to heat to 60 degC as necessary, at night-rate electricity).
They heat a 300L tank in the utility.
The panels are grant-aided by Sustainable Energy Ireland,
and we reckon they'll pay for themselves in 5-8 years, depending on water usage with three kids. Time now to see
what the actual savings are.
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